DRUG TESTING OF BRGY & SK CANDIDATES

DRUG TESTING SA BRGY & SK CANDIDATES POSIBLE PANG GAWIN

Bagaman may isang buwan na lang bago ang May 14 Barangay & Sangguniang Kabataan elections, posibleng pang kayanin ng gobyernong magsagawa ng drug testing, ayon sa ilang mambabatas.

Random drug testing ang nais ni KABAYAN Party-list Rep. Ron Salo habang mandatory drug testing gamit ang hair samples ang naisip ni 1-PACMAN Party-list Rep. Mikee Romero, at sa pagtingin ni 1-CARE Party-list Rep. Carlos Uybarreta, kailangan makumbinsi muna ang Senado na ang drug testing ay matibay na basehan na ipagpaliban muna ang halalan sa darating na Mayo. 

"The drug testing has to be random, not to cover everyone in public service. Section 36 (d) of RA 9165 (The Comprehensive Dangerous Drugs Act of 2002) also covers officers and employees of private offices. It is silent on the self-employed. I further propose that the DILG start with those barangay officials whose names appear in the PNP drug watchlist," ani Rep. Salo.

Idinagdag pa niya na, "those found positive be subjected to disqualification proceedings observing due process provided by law. The results of the random drug testing must be published before the elections so that the electorate will be duly informed."

Para kay Rep. Uybarreta, "there are serious time constraints. Congress is on its summer break now. The barangay and SK elections are just weeks away. Congress would have to cut short its summer break or President Duterte would have to call a special session of Congress. There might not be enough time to postpone the barangay and SK elections."

Para naman kay Rep. Romero, kung ang mga atleta nga dumadaan sa drug testing, mga nagsisilbi sa gobyerno dapat ganoon din.

Dapat din umanong tiyaking hindi madadaya ang initial at confirmatory results ng urine drug testing kaya't ipinapanukala ni Romero ang drug testing batay sa hair follicle samples.

"There is also the matter of what kind of drug testing is needed to achieve the purpose of weeding out drug dependents in public service. It is very easy to circumvent drug testing of urine samples. Difficult to cheat is drug testing using hair follicle samples," ani Romero.

"The Olympic movement has strict drug testing and anti-doping regulations. Philippine sports, including basketball, also has policies and regulations against the use of illegal drugs, including performance-enhancing and mind-altering drugs. Like our drug-free athletes, our elected politicians, candidates for elective positions, and civil servants must also be exemplars against illegal drugs and be drugs-free," ani Romero, team owner ng Globalport sa PBA at isang batikang manlalaro ng polo. (WAKAS)

Turmeric as Miracle Cure

Is Turmeric the Natural Remedy of the Century? The Promise: A Stronger Heart, Sharper Brain, More Comfortable Joints and Youthful Energy—Does It Deliver?

There's a lot of exciting buzz around turmeric these days, and there's plenty of good reason for it. Hidden deep in the plant's bright yellow roots is an extraordinarily powerful compound called curcumin that has the unique ability to block an enzyme that causes inflammation, while combating free-radical damage to highly sensitive vital organs like your brain and heart.[1,2] In fact, curcumin's antioxidant benefits and ability to promote a healthy inflammatory response can revolutionize your health from head to toe. Curcumin is so powerful that some are calling it the "natural remedy of the century."[3] If you think that inflammation is something that only happens when you're injured, or is only a minor annoyance—you're making a big mistake. Many experts now believe "silent inflammation" is the root cause of many of the common signs of aging, from diminished brain and heart function to painful joints, low energy levels and more. In short, silent inflammation can make you old before your time. I'm Joshua Corn, Editor-in-Chief of the Live in the Now newsletter, one of the fastest-growing natural health publications in the nation. My passion for natural health drives me to seek the truth about the causes of health problems and to educate people on alternative solutions that are both safe and effective. If you're worried about how well your brain and heart will function as you age... or if perhaps you're dealing with nagging health problems that no one seems able to solve, please keep reading. I'll explain to you how curcumin, along with other key antioxidants, can help save you from having to deal with serious health issues.

Could This Be the #1 Way to Protect Your Health? I advise my readers on a regular basis that taking steps to control inflammation could be the single most important thing you can do to protect your cognitive and overall health at any age. And there is perhaps no nutrient on earth more effective than curcumin at promoting a healthy inflammatory response in your brain, heart and throughout your entire body. It has been shown in numerous studies to support brain and cardiovascular health, tame joint pain, improve mood balance, boost immune system health, promote detoxification and much more.[4-8] The list of remarkable health benefits just goes on and on. You see, while inflammation itself is normal, it becomes a problem when triggered by something other than injury or pathogenic invaders. These triggers can include food allergens, toxins, stress, lack of sleep or even the use of some pharmaceutical drugs. And since we're exposed to these triggers on a daily basis, the inflammatory response can stay turned on indefinitely, causing significant harm to the body. Fortunately, curcumin can help to neutralize the harmful effects of the free radicals that can cause inflammation. But that's not all it can do! Clinical studies have shown that curcumin is perhaps the most effective natural substance on earth at inhibiting COX-2, an enzyme that is responsible for sparking your body's inflammatory response.[1,4] 4 Signs of Systemic Inflammation As scientists begin to understand the body's complex systems better, a clearer picture of how silent inflammation can impact your health is emerging. Here are four of the most common symptoms: 1. Brain Fog: Unfortunately, many people start to believe that scattered thoughts and poor concentration are an inevitable part of aging—but they're not! Inflammation can often be the culprit.[9] 2. Cognitive Impairment: When the brain is inflamed, memory formation and recall can both suffer. Research has shown a link between cognitive impairment and the presence of neurological inflammation.[9] 3. Aches and Pains: Silent inflammation creates heightened pain sensitivity in the body, as well as common everyday aches and pains in joints and muscles. If your body feels sore and stiff, systemic inflammation may be to blame.[10] 4. Mood Issues: While neurotransmitter imbalances may be the primary cause of mood issues, recent research suggests that these imbalances may be related to inflammation in the brain.[11] While your symptoms may be mere annoyances now, your heart and brain could be at serious risk over time. Fortunately, you can solve this problem naturally, quickly and with no side effects. Let's explore some of the research that shows how... The Right Curcumin Supplement Can Make You Feel Better from Head to Toe I spend a good part of my day reading up on the latest research on nutrition and how it impacts human health. I can tell you firsthand that the scientific data on the benefits of curcumin are simply remarkable. For example: • Inflammation: A recent meta-analysis examined dozens of studies on curcumin's effects on blood levels of CRP, a key marker of inflammation that has been linked to health problems. The studies reflect an astonishing conclusion: Curcumin lowers levels of CRP.[12] • Cognitive Health: A recent study found that curcumin promotes the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor (BDNF), a growth hormone responsible for youthful brain function. According to scientists, higher BDNF levels may hold the key to improved memory and sharper thinking as you age.[13] • Short-Term Memory: A new Australian study found that daily intake of curcumin produced short-term memory improvement in adults over 60![14] • Heart: Preliminary research also indicates that curcumin can help prevent cholesterol oxidation, which is the real threat behind the arterial clogs and blood vessel damage caused by cholesterol. It may also work to prevent clot formation, lower harmful LDL and increase healthy HDL cholesterol.[15] • Joints: In a landmark 2014 study, curcumin was shown to relieve joint discomfort as effectively as a popular mainstream approach, while reducing stiffness and improving overall joint function.[8] • Mood: Curcumin can even support optimal mood balance. A 2014 study showed that it's as effective as a popular mainstream medicine solution for mood support without the potentially dangerous side effects.[16] • Digestion: Curcumin's anti-inflammatory benefits may aid in promoting healthy digestion. In one study, curcumin was associated with up to a 25% reduction in digestive discomfort, with two-thirds of participants reporting overall improvement in digestive function.[17] So What Can't Curcumin Do? I speak to people all the time who seem to have gotten their inflammation under control, but they are still not feeling their best. Why is this? Well, it's important to understand that your body is an incredibly complex machine. And like any machine, it requires energy—LOTS of it. And can you guess what organs require the greatest amount of your energy? It's your brain and your heart, the optimal functioning of which are critical to aging well and feeling your best. This is where curcumin falls short of being a "perfect" remedy: It doesn't do much to support your body's critical energy-producing processes. And this is where the powerful antioxidant CoQ10 comes in. CoQ10 is found inside the mitochondria of every cell in your body where it plays a critical role in producing energy. As we age, our body's natural ability to produce CoQ10 declines. By age 70, your natural CoQ10 levels may be 50% lower than they were when you were a young adult![18] Statins and other medications can further accelerate CoQ10 loss.[19] With more severe CoQ10 depletion you might experience crushing fatigue, poor concentration, memory problems, irritability, unexplained aches and pains and a weakened immune system. Even scarier, CoQ10 deficiency has been associated with serious cardiovascular issues, according to Mayo Clinic experts.[20] That's not surprising, since CoQ10 is highly concentrated in your heart. Scientists have also discovered that CoQ10 deficiencies are common in people with memory loss and believe a link may exist.[21] When you consider the importance of CoQ10 for every cell in your body and the natural decline in CoQ10 levels as you age—not to mention the accelerated depletion that statins and other medications can cause—taking extra CoQ10 can make a significant difference in staying active and living a long, healthy life. CoQ10 users frequently report noticeable increases in energy, vitality and stamina, which makes it a great complement to curcumin. The Problem with Most Curcumin Supplements Virtually everyone can benefit from taking the right curcumin supplement, but there's one big problem: Curcumin is very difficult to absorb, so you have to take enough of it and in the right formulation to get the most benefits. If you don't pick the right supplement, you'll end up wasting your money, not to mention miss out on an opportunity to dramatically improve your health. Here's my quick "cheat sheet" so you know what to look for when shopping: 1. Potency: Look for a turmeric extract standardized to 95% curcuminoids. Some formulas are standardized only to 50%, which is a watered-down level that cheats you of the key curcuminoids shown to have the most effects. 2. Dosage: You need a serving size of at least 1,000 mg daily. Some brands think a mere 50 mg is enough, but you're throwing your money away for such pixie-dust levels. That's only 5% of the levels you need for the optimal brain, cardiovascular and joint benefits you want. 3. Absorption: The best supplements include 20 mg of black pepper extract, which has been shown to increase absorption by up to 2,000%![22] This is an excellent solution to the absorption problems that curcumin is widely known to have. 4. CoQ10: Very few curcumin supplements contain CoQ10, and this is a critical miss. Without CoQ10, you can take curcumin yet still not feel your best. Insist that the curcumin supplement you take have at least 100 mg of pure CoQ10. 5. Price: Some people mistakenly believe if you pay more you get better quality. My advice is that you don't need to pay more than $30 for a one-month supply. Many companies are taking advantage of the hype surrounding curcumin and charging more than double that amount. Follow these guidelines and curcumin, along with CoQ10, will help support your brain, heart, joints and entire body for a lifetime of health and vitality. A Simple Solution That Makes It Easy to Start Reaping the Benefits of Curcumin Right Now I learned firsthand from my readers how hard it was to find a quality curcumin supplement that had all of "the right stuff," including CoQ10, at an affordable price. What a shame, since that meant a simple, natural solution was out of reach for too many people. I knew there had to be a better way. You see, in addition to my work with the Live in the Now newsletter, I also run Stop Aging Now, a company that has been making premium-quality supplements in Florida for over 20 years. That's why I worked with my Scientific Advisory Board to create a powerful, all-in-one curcumin formula that had research-based doses of everything you need, including CoQ10, at a price that was half what some competitors were charging. The result is CUR-Q10® ULTRA, which in my view provides unbeatable support for your heart, brain, joints and every cell in your body! In every daily serving of CUR-Q10 ULTRA, you get: • 1,330 mg of Turmeric Standardized to 95% Active Curcuminoids: This premium-quality turmeric delivers more than 25 times the payload of some highly advertised brands that provide only 50 mg. You get more in two servings of CUR-Q10 ULTRA than you'd get from their entire 30-count bottle. • 200 mg of Trans-Form CoQ10: This extra-strength dose is bio-identical to the CoQ10 that is produced naturally within your own body, so it is more readily absorbed than the cheaper synthetic forms of CoQ10 you find in most formulas. • 20 mg of BioPerine® Black Pepper Extract: BioPerine® is standardized to contain 95% piperine and is the only brand of black pepper extract that has been shown in research to enhance curcumin absorption by up to 2,000% and CoQ10 absorption by up to 30%.[22] • Convenience That Can't Be Beat: Just two small veggie capsules per day give you everything you need for fast-acting and long-lasting results. It takes just a few seconds, and you'll feel better than you ever thought possible. • Quality You Can Trust: It's made in Stop Aging Now's own state-of-the-art, FDA-inspected facility located in Florida. 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Coming off worst day, SW still leads by 20

Coming off worst day, SW still leads by 20

BACOLOD – Tom Kim fired a level par 70 for 36 points yesterday and Luigi Wong added 32 as Manila Southwoods slowed down with just 126 third round points in the PAL Interclub's centerpiece Regular Men's Championship at Binitin.

With the elements at their worst, the Carmona-based squad struggled like the rest, but team skipper Thirdy Escano knows that they have accomplished what they set out to do here as they take a 20-point lead over Luisita into the final day.

"I can sleep soundly tonight," Escano said even after Aidric Chan added 30 points and Carlo Corpus 28 for a 405 aggregate as Southwoods moved closer to the tournament's first-ever "four-peat."

Kristopher Arevalo, who signed for a 38 on Friday, failed to count with a 26.

But despite their meager output, the defending champions still played well enough to keep their heads above water and not give Luisita a chance to pull out an upset when the final round is played at tree-lined Marapara today.

"It was a really difficult day for everyone and I can't complain at the way the boys played," Escano said. "The winds were blowing so hard and the course has hardened so much that everyone suffered bad breaks throughout their rounds."

Sean Jean Ramos fired 37 and Luis Miguel Guerrero signed for 33 as Luisita amassed 129 and practically bagged second place over Canlubang with a 385 total.

Benjie Sumulong and the veteran Eddie Bagtas accounted for 31 and 28, respectively, and Luisita threw away the 27 of Josh Jorge to be 16 points ahead of the Sugar Barons going to Marapara.

Josef Bucay accounted for 32 and Jonas Magcalayo 31 for the Sugar Barons, who had 119 and would need a really big final round to be able to dislodge the Luisitans in second spot.

Gido Mandanas and JP De Claro had 28 apiece for Cangolf, which will take a 369 tally into the final day.

This year's Interclub's Platinum sponsors this year are RMN and Manila Times, while major sponsors are Mastercard, The Philippine Manila Standard, Rolls Royce, Bombardier, TV5, Primax, BusinessWorld, Crossover and Fox.

 

Other sponsors include Boeing, PAGCOR, Belmonte Hotel, Eton Properties and Asia Brewery, Inc.

Escape from hospital of OFW Jeanette Opido

OFFICIAL NEWS RELEASE (March 8, 2018)

 

Recruitment agency to ask Kuwait authorities

to investigate person, NGO involved

in escape from hospital of OFW Jeanette Opido

 

REMAINS OF OFW JEANETTE OPIDO

ARRIVED FROM KUWAIT MORNING OF MARCH 8

 

The remains of OFW Jeanette Opido (also known by her maiden name Jeanette Plegaria on social media) arrived from Kuwait Thursday morning (March 8) at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila.  the manpower recruitment agency that originally deployed her to Kuwait said.

 

In a statement, iRekrut Manpower managing director Roland Collado also said they will ask the Kuwait government to go after the person, Glaiza Gamboa, as well as her cohorts,  involved in Opido's illegal hospital discharge in September 2017.

 

"We will request our FRA (foreign recruitment agency counterpart) to coordinate with the local Kuwait authorities to investigate the alleged Filipino companions of Opido when she escaped from the hospital," the iRekrut official said.

 

Collado also refuted allegations and speculations hurled in social that they abandoned Opido. The iRekrut official said they attended to Opido through their foreign recruitment agency counterpart in Kuwait, Teflah Mohsen Duhaiman Al Dhafeeri Manpower Office.

 

"All throughout Opido's confinement (1st, 2nd and 3rd) our FRA was with her as evidenced by the pictures attached in our several reports (to the POEA)...The Filipino secretaries of our FRA were regularly present in the hospital during the confinement as evidenced by the pictures we have submitted in our reports," iRekrut said.

 

Collado added that "Opido herself confirmed that she was in the custody of a certain GLAIZA GAMBOA, who is not an employee of our FRA. Initial reports would indicate that an NGO facilitated Opido's escape from the hospital and thereafter, a certain GLAIZA GAMBOA, allowed her to stay in their accommodation. "

 

"The NGO should likewise explain why they kept in their custody a medically-ill worker instead of bringing her immediately to the hospital or at least, at the Philippine Embassy. From the start, we have been asking OPIDO to report to Embassy but she refused to follow," Collado said.

 

The iRekrut official also enumerated the 12 reports they sent to POEA about Opido.

 

 

1st	7/14/17	When OPIDO was admitted to the hospital and underwent surgery
2nd	7/31/17	Visit and assistance of our FRA to OPIDO and continuous checking on her condition.  At the same time the coordination of our FRA w/ ATNU for her repatriation
3rd	8/31/17	Improvement on the condition of OPIDO; process of her travel documents
4th	9/26/17	Informing that OPIDO went out of the hospital with the assistance of an NGO in Fahaheel, Kuwait
5th	10/13/17	Worker confirmed that she is staying with a certain "GLAIZA GAMBOA"; we instructed OPIDO to proceed to POLO/Embassy but refused to follow as she still wants to work
6th	12/27/17	Reported that the worker already assisted by our FRA to apply for travel documents at the Phil. Embassy
7th	1/15/18	FRA brought OPIDO to the hospital for checkup for a fit to travel certificate; she was confined for 4 days; was discharged after some lab tests; NO PAYMENT WAS REQUIRED BY THE HOSPITAL
8th	2/19/18	In response to the social media postings, we submitted a full report to Atty. Basas from the start of the case up the present situation; and informing the worker was brought to hospital by our FRA/Embassy
9th	2/22/18	Update on the efforts of our FRA with POLO/Embassy and a relative of OPIDO in Kuwait
10th	2/23/18	Transfer of OPIDO to ICU
11th	2/26/18	Death of OPIDO; same report was forwarded to OWWA Admin Cacdac
12th	3/2/18	Update on the repatriation of the body of OPIDO; coordination with the family members

 

 

He also said Opido only had two employers until she ran away from her last employer sometime April 2016.

 

"Instead of seeking shelter at our Embassy or asking assistance from our FRA, she worked illegally as part time cleaner. Even after her operation (1st confinement) she refused to be repatriated and instead insisted on working illegally," iRekrut said.

 

"Jeanette was uncooperative with us and our FRA when we asked her that we will process her repatriation.  It was only in December 2017 that she cooperated with us for the process of her repatriation.  She was confined for 4 days last January, was eventually properly discharged and was even given a fit to travel certificate," the agency also said.

 

Opido died last February 23. The Kuwait Ministry of Health said her cause of death was "acute failure of  blood circulation and stop of heart muscles and respiration, heavy weakness in heart muscles, lung infection, failure of respiration functions." (END) 

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